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How is a parathyroid adenoma removed with radiation? is surgery a better option?

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Dr. Quang Nguyen answered

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Surgery: The best option to treat a parathyroid adenoma is surgery.

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Answered 1/1/2012

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Surgery: Surgical treatment is simple outpatient procedure which can be done with a 3/4 inch incision. Radiation is not an acceptable treatment for benign parathyroid adenoma.

Answered 3/26/2013

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